Dr. Jus Crea is excited to be a speaker at this years New England Women’s Herbal Conference in Newfound Lake, New Hampshire August 23-25. She will be giving three workshops. “Traditional Wabanaki Plant Medicine”, “Healing the Gut”, and “Traditional Plant Medicine for Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Care” .
https://www.newomensherbal.com/teacher-bios-workshops-2019
Workshops:
Traditional Wabanaki Plant Medicine
As a Penobscot woman, Naturopathic physician, and ethnobotanist, we will examine many of our traditional uses of plant medicines from the Northeast that have provided our ancestors with healing for thousands of years. Wabanaki people have a rich cultural history of connection to this land. Our original stories and teachings remind us of why we use plants as medicines and the importance of continuing these traditions. We will explore the implications of colonization on our traditional healthcare systems and the importance of decolonizing our medicine.
Traditional Plant Medicine for Prenatal, Labor, and Postpartum Care
This talk will blend naturopathic medical herbalism and obstetrics with traditional Wabanaki plant medicine and ancient midwifery practices. Participants will be able to formulate and dispense herbal medicine as prevention and treatment of common conditions in prenatal, labor, and postpartum care. Some conditions that will be covered include nausea, fatigue, heartburn, delayed delivery, breastfeeding support, mood disorders, and perineal care.
Healing the Gut
Healing the gut is fundamental in addressing the root cause of many chronic diseases. Conditions such as IBS, crohns, colitis, autoimmune diseases, infertility, mental disorders, and inflammatory conditions are among some of the disorders stemming from the gut. We will examine herbal medicines and protocols to heal the gut from hidden food sensitivities, leaky gut syndrome, dysbiosis, and improving overall digestion for optimal wellness.